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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 13, 2001 Page 3 . building and one behind the Police Department near the trail. Jerry Palmer has spent a great deal of time in caring for the Korean War memorial at Lions Park. Photos were shown of the various locations. 5. All the parks have been fertilized and approximately 30 acres of dandelions have been sprayed. 6. Signs - Signage has been placed at ER Y ACto designate each the fields. Mr. Bye displayed drawings of park identification signs they have been working on. Mr. Bye will provide samples of both wood aIld metal signs at a future meeting. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked who is mowing the path in Gagne Park. Terry Bye stated that he did not know, but that he will check it out. Commissioner Dana Anderson arrived at this time (7:17 p.m.) 9.A.1. Adam Martin Adam Martin, Eagle Scout, provided the Commission an update on his prairie restoration project at Woodland Trails park. Martin described the project, noting that a controlled burn was done with the Fire Department and older scouts. Seed was purchased with donations and proceeds from a bake sale, and the seeds have started to sprout. He thanked the Commission for the opportunity to do the project. . 9.A.2. Nicole Olson. Woodland Trails Wetland Restoration Nicole Olson, Megan Olson and Eric Tyler, Elk River Senior High School students, presented a request for a wetland restoration project at Woodland Trails Park for their biology class. They propose to remove a 20 foot section of drain tile and adjust the elevations in order to channel the water to the wetland area. The wetland will provide habitat for birds, animals and reptiles. Elevation drawings were shown to illustrate how the wetland would be sloped. The students provided photos of what the area looks like now, and photos of a flourishing wetland nearby, which they hope to duplicate with this project. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROJECT REQUEST BY THE STUDENTS TO RESTORE A WETLAND IN WOODLAND TRAILS PARK. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9.A.3. Request from Lincoln Elementary to Fund Playground . Donna Williams, Principal of Lincoln Elementary School, explained the drainage problems they were experiencing in the playground area. She noted that the issue has since been resolved by the transfer of dirt from the senior high school site. Due to ADA requirements, the existing playground equipment cannot be used. The Committee hopes to raise $25,000 to finish the playground.